Official Publication of the Nevada Landscape Association | www.nevadanla.com JANUARY 2016

2015 Trophy Award Winners Page 4 & 5

Sanitation in the Garden and Landscape Page 6

ALERT! Page 6

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Official Publication of the Nevada Landscape Association | www.nevadanla.com JANUARY 2016

2015 Trophy Award Winners Page 4 & 5

Sanitation in the Garden

and Landscape Page 6

ALERT! Page 6

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PUBLISHERLandscape Nevada is published by:

Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design 775.746.4138; kathy@justimaginemktg.com

NEVADA LANDSCAPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pamela Bedard, President — Horticulturist (775) 560-5192

Rick Clark, President Elect — Omega Environmental Solutions (775) 376-3334

Heidi Kratsch, Past President — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (775) 784-4848

Debbie Jones, Secretary/Treasurer — Reno Green (775) 852-8952

Christina Volsko, Director — Crop Production Services (775) 358-6166

Robert Kelly, Director — Robert Kelly Tree Care (775) 737-3530

Leslie Lyles, Director — Stewardship Horticultural (775) 849-1215

Brian Dean, Director — Gail Willey Landscapes (775) 853-8733

Tricia Strouse, Director — All Seasons Lawn and Landscapes (775) 329-1531

LANDSCAPE NEVADA is the official publication of the Nevada Landscape Association, P.O. Box 7431, Reno, NV 89510-7431, phone 775.673.0404, fax 775.673.5828, website: www.nevadanla.com, email: nlainfo@nevadanla.com.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & SUBMISSIONSWrite to Landscape Nevada at the address above or email the publisher at kathy@justimaginemktg.com or phone 775.746.4138.

SPECIAL THANKSLeslie Lyles for newsletter submissions and editing.

MISSION STATEMENTThe Nevada Landscape Association provides leadership by promoting professionalism and integrity within the Green Industry through education, high standards and community involvement. We guide policy and uphold responsible resource management for the beautification and enhancement of our community.

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Dear Members,

This is my final letter as President of the Nevada Landscape Association. I want to thank all of you for allowing me to serve, and for doing what YOU can to help our organization grow. Looking back, it has been a great year! In February,

we held our annual conference and trade show and experienced the greatest attendance we’ve seen in years—over 150. Over the summer, we held Landscape Industry Certified training and certification testing. I am so impressed with the level of professionalism in that program; I encourage you to become certified if you aren’t already. In July, NLA was asked to testify in front of the Governor’s Forum on Drought held in Las Vegas. What an interesting experience that was! I truly appreciate having the opportunity to speak on your behalf. Finally, on November 6, we held our annual Trophy Awards banquet at the Silver Legacy in Reno. We had a record number of excellent submissions and over 100 attendees at the banquet. I don’t envy the judges who made decisions on the winning entries.

Again, thanks to all of you for your continuing support of the Nevada Landscape Association. I hope to see you at the 2016 NLA Conference and Trade Show to be held on February 17 and 18 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Please…stop and say “hi” when you see me.

Have a warm and restful holiday,

Heidi KratschNEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

A Letter from the President

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2015 | Trophy Award EntriesCATEGORY PLACES NAME COMPANY

LARGE COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION 1st Lake Stanley Shoreline Restoration Gail Willey Landscaping

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION 1st Dunn Residence Gail Willey Landscaping

2nd Nelson Residence Reno Green Landscaping

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION < $50,000 1st Cohen Residence Gail Willey Landscaping

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION 1st Boyd Residence Signature Landscapes

$25,000 TO $50,000 2nd Capotrio Residence Pyramid Landscape

2nd Gurnea Residence Reno Green Landscaping

3rd Hidy Residence Signature Landscapes

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION > $25,000 1st Burnette Residence Signature Landscapes

LARGE COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE 1st Curti Ranch HOA All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

MEDIUM COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE 1st The Republic Signature Landscapes

2nd Casoliel Condominiums All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

SMALL COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE 1st Lynnwood Arms All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE 1st Richard Stout Pyramid Landscape

2nd Weir Residence Signature Landscapes

SMALL RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE 1st Maclean Residence All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

1st Sheldon Residence All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

2nd Capotrio Residence Pyramid Landscape

3rd Edwards Residence Signature Landscapes

WATER FEATURE 1st Ferdowsali Residence Gail Willey Landscaping

2nd Bevhle Residence Signature Landscapes

HARDSCAPE 1st Mastrup Residence Gail Willey Landscaping

PRESIDENT’S AWARD:Stout Residence

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD:Boyd Residence

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A) LARGE COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION—1st Place Lake Stanley Shoreline Restoration, Gail Willey Landscaping

B) RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION < $50,000—1st Place Cohen Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping

C) RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION $25,000 TO $50,000—1st Place Boyd Residence, Signature Landscapes

D) RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION > $25,000—1st Place Burnette Residence, Signature Landscapes

E) LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE—1st Place Richard Stout, Pyramid Landscape

F) LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE—2nd Place Weir Residence, Signature Landscapes

G) SMALL RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE— 3rd Place Edwards Residence, Signature Landscapes

H) WATER FEATURE—2nd Place Bevhle Residence, Signature Landscapes

3 Spray broad-leaf evergreens and roses with anti-transpirants to help prevent winter scorch.

3 Mulch planting beds with organic mulch or compost to help retain soil moisture.

3 Water newly planted trees and shrubs (less than 3 years), evergreens and exposed plants if there has been less than a half inch natural precipitation in a three week period (and no snow cover).

To help decrease plant stress and winter dessication:

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Providing winter care to landscape plants may mean the difference between a healthy, vigorous landscape or stressed, struggling trees and shrubs next spring.

Sanitation in the Garden and Landscape

Fall is here in the Truckee Meadows and it is time to focus on sanitation in the garden and the landscape. Good sanitation practices can reduce or even eliminate

disease causing pathogens and organisms. These pathogens and organisms can survive several months in leaf litter, decaying wood, or in the soil. Elimination of leaf litter and debris can reduce the need for chemical control and make your pest and disease control program more effective in the home garden and commercial landscape.

Leaf litter if not infected or infested can be of value if composted correctly, but should be removed and relocated to a compost pile, here you can deposit your leaves, combine with grass clipping, turn frequently and keep moist. Leaves compost more quickly if shredded. Aging compost takes time, so be patient. The presence of earth worms in your compost is a good sign.

When removing diseased branches and twigs it is important to cut below the infected or decaying area, sterilizing your pruning tools between cuts as not to spread the infection. Make sure your tools are sharp before beginning; ragged cuts are an entry point for infection. Discard the infected wood, do not compost this material.

Treat infected trees with a fungicide. Horticultural oils work well to control insect populations and are a less toxic approach to insect control. A dormant or delayed dormant application can control many overwintering pests such as aphids. Treating in the late winter, before bud break, can save time and reduce pest problems later. Avoid using high residual insecticides in your garden and on fruit trees. That’s all for now, Pray for snow!

Rick ClarkOMEGA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

M A N A G E M E N T Best PracticesThe key to success in any business is to have skilled, experienced, and

motivated set of individuals, who will do whatever is necessary for the best interest of the company. In 201, consider using the following five key best

practices into your business:

1 /// CommunicationManagement is all about communicating to the staff and the clients. Effective communication is a must when it comes to successful management. A clear path and protocol should be set in a clear line of communication.

2 /// Leading by ExampleRespect is something you should earn. Leading by examples is the best way of doing this.

3 /// Setting and Demanding Realistic GoalsRealistic goals boost morale. Lots of times, organizations fail due to unrealistic, unachievable goals and objectives.

4 /// Open Management StyleWhen your management style is open and transparent, others respect you more. In addition, information directly flows from the problem areas to you. Open door policy is a must in successful business.

5 /// Strategic PlanningTake time to develop your long term goals and direction of the business.

ConclusionOrganizations can achieve a great success by employing management best

practices. This is one way to make sure that the same mistake is not repeated. Remember it is progress not perfection.

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